By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo
In a collaborative effort aimed at boosting meteorological service delivery, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have organized a 5-day capacity building workshop on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and its application in climate services.
The five-day workshop, with the theme Advancing the Use of Numerical Weather Prediction in Operational Forecasting in Nigeria is taking place at the NiMet headquarters Abuja, and is set to provide participants with essential tools and knowledge in the field of NWP.
The Director General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu who expressed enthusiasm in his opening remarks, described the training as a unique opportunity that sees the collaboration of NiMet and WMO to enhance the capacity of the technical staff of the Agency.
Prof. Matazu underscored the pivotal role that NiMet plays in supporting the sustainable development of the nation, as the Agency offers diverse services including public weather forecasts catering to various stakeholders and the general public, government support services, supplying critical data to policy makers, as well as customized services tailored to specific sectors of the nation’s economy.
Prof. Matazu added that NiMet’s services extend beyond Nigeria’s borders, encompassing African nations such as Sierra Leone and Liberia, which it provides daily weather forecast as well as Gambia, Niger and other African nations it renders services.
He further stressed that the Agency’s proficient staff generate these services, making it imperative to strengthen their capabilities in effectively utilizing Numerical Weather Prediction services.
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“The training aims to further strengthen staff productivity and service quality” He said.
Prof. Matazu applauded the World Meteorological Organization for this significant initiative and urged the participants to seize the opportunity to elevate their proficiency in Numerical Weather Prediction, which he said will lead to the development of innovative meteorological products and services and eventually enhance NiMet’s contribution to global meteorological service.
In his remarks, the resource person for the training, seconded expert, from the Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) to WMO Education and Training (ETR) department in Geneva, Mr. Kyung Jeen Park, commended NiMet for its accurate forecasts and highlighted the importance of the workshop as a means of shedding light on novel meteorological products and services generated by the Numerical Weather Prediction Unit as well as its usage and interpretation, added that the training will ultimately enhance the expertise of the participants and the overall efficiency of NiMet.
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